Personal History
I live in southern Minnesota with my wife, daughters, and pets. We have an active outdoor life in all seasons. We love to dirt bike, snowmobile, water ski, and mountain bike. I've been riding and racing motorcycles since I was 5. I still race motocross and hare scrambles in District 23 as well as Iowa. I ride A class. I currently race a 2022 KTM 350 XCF. My daughter is riding with me a bit less unfortunately and she rides a KLX 140. I am part of the Golden Eagles motorcycle club and we put on 3 events a year (2 amazing trail rides and 1 hare scramble).
Riding Goals
I ride because it's my only true passion. It's in my blood and has been since I was little. It's the only place to have my mind truly focus on something. I love thinking about riding and racing. I race because I like the competition and comraderie. I like that racing makes me have to stay in good shape and take care of my body. Next year I want to do more of the D23 Hare Scramble races and shoot for more top 3s in Super Senior A (50+A). I also plan to race more of the Racer X Vet races (at least Millville and Red Bud).
Competitive Highlights
As a minibike rider, I won state championships and made multiple trips to Ponca. My biggest achievement is to still be racing and riding at 56. I won many local races in C and B and moved to A where I sometimes podium and sometimes not. I've received many scars and reminders of this crazy sport but made my best friends in it. I am also proud to have a daughter who likes to dirt bike with me.